T-Mobile and Nokia have officially announced the upcoming availability of the Lumia 810. The handset, which will arrive running Windows Phone 8 is expected to be available sometime “in the coming weeks.” Perhaps more important while we wait for the release — the specs. The Lumia 810 will bring features to include 4G (HSPA+) connectivity along with a 4.3-inch OLED WVGA Clear Black display, a 1.2 megapixel front-facing Skype HD certified camera and an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Carl Zeiss optics. In addition to running Windows Phone 8, there will be some Nokia branded goodies in terms of software. For example, the Lumia 810 will have Nokia Drive, Nokia City Lens and Nokia Music. And touching back on the camera for a moment, the handset will have the ability to create GIFs with a new feature called Cinemegraph as well as the ability to shoot panorama images with Group Shoot. As we have seen with other Windows Phone devices on T-Mobile, the Lumia 810 will have exchangeable shells that will allow the handset to take advantage of Nokia’s wireless charging solution. The shells will be available in cyan and black. Finally, similar to the lack of a specific release date — there has been nothing yet in terms of a price.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Oct. 8, 2012 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Nokia today announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia Lumia 810 — an exclusive to T-Mobile. The new Windows Phone 8 smartphone offers an enhanced camera, simple design and integrated navigation features. Combined with the only unlimited nationwide 4G data plan, T-Mobile customers will see a superior value with the Lumia 810, the latest addition to T-Mobile’s expanding lineup of Windows devices.

“We’re providing our customers with a unique Windows Phone 8 experience by offering an exclusive device paired with our Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan and a comprehensive set of enhanced features,” said Andrew Morrison, vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA. “The Nokia Lumia 810 gives customers speedy, 4G access to T-Mobile’s nationwide network and the content and features they want, whenever they need it. From navigation tools to an enhanced camera, the Lumia 810 provides a great value and a high-quality experience.”

“The Nokia Lumia 810 features a sleek design and high-quality hardware, combined with the efficient and intuitive Windows Phone 8 operating system,” said Olivier Puech, President, Nokia Americas. “When combined with applications such as Nokia Drive and Nokia City Lens, the Lumia 810 ensures that T-Mobile customers are getting the best experience possible out of their smartphone.”

Sleek Unibody Design and State-of-the-Art Wireless Charging
Featuring a 4.3-inch OLED WVGA Clear Black display, the Lumia 810 offers high-end performance in a compact package. The new smartphone is powered by Windows Phone 8, making it easy for users to personalize their device and experiences and always stay connected to friends and family. T-Mobile will offer exchangeable shells in cyan and black, which will allow the device to take advantage of Nokia’s convenient and innovative wireless charging solution.

New High-End Camera Features to Capture and Share Quality Photos
With an 8-megapixel camera engineered with Carl Zeiss optics, the Lumia 810 takes crisper and sharper pictures, bringing memories to life. The device also features a new 1.2-megapixel Skype HD certified front-facing camera, providing a high-quality mobile video chat experience. With the Lumia 810, users can capture, share and relive life’s moments with new camera features such as Cinemagraph, a lens that creates animated GIFs, as well as panorama settings and Group Shoot, which allows the customer to choose the best faces and smiles from a burst of photos and stitch them together to produce the perfect group shot.

Enhanced Navigation Experience
The Lumia 810 also comes with new and enhanced navigation features including Nokia City Lens, which overlays information about restaurants, shops, hotels and more on the surfaces of buildings, providing a new augmented reality experience. The smartphone also provides a comprehensive, integrated mapping experience through new enhancements to Nokia Drive, a voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation system, as well as through Nokia Transit, which provides directions to a location using public transportation.

Easier Entertainment
The Lumia 810 also comes with Nokia Music, which features playlists that are curated by an expert team of global and regional musicologists, spanning a wide spectrum of music genres. Completely advertisement-free, and requiring no registration or subscription, Nokia Music allows consumers to enjoy the songs of their favorite artists without disruption. Nokia Music can also be enjoyed offline so consumers can listen to their favorite playlists anytime, anywhere.

Availability

The Nokia Lumia 810 is expected to be available in the coming weeks. For more information on T-Mobile’s devices, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/. For more information on T-Mobile’s Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans, see: http://family.t-mobile.com/phone-plans.